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| RUN |
October 14, 2007 - Boo Run for Life
Participate in the 2nd annual Boo! Run for Life 10K run and 2-mile walk to benefit the Dean R. O'Neill Renal Cell Cancer Research Fund. All proceeds from the race will support a renal cell cancer research fellowship at the National
Institutes of Health.
Time: 8 AM
Where: West Potomac Park Ohio Dr SW near West Basin Dr SW, Washington DC
Cost: $28 - 10K; $25 - 2 Mile
Check it out: www.boorunforlife.com
Additional info: boorunforlife@renalcellcancer.org
October 14, 2007 - Page's Race 5k Run/Walk
Participate in a 5k race/walk and kids' fun run to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and Page's Memorial Foundation.
Time: 8:30 AM - Fun Run; 9 AM - 5K
Where: Winston Churchill HS, 11300 Gainsborough Rd, Potomac, MD
Cost: $22, $25 on race day - 5K, $15 - Kids Fun Run
Check it out: www.pagesrun.com
October 14, 2007 - Little Bennett's Revenge Cross Country 6K
This year Little Bennett's Revenge offers a new 6K course. It is entirely on a broad, grassy trail over gently rolling hills.
Time: 8:30 AM
Where: Agricultural History Farm Park, 18400 Muncaster Rd., Derwood, MD
Cost: Free - MCRCC Members, $5 - Non-members, Race Day registration only.
Check it out: www.mcrrc.org
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| BIKE |
October 13, 2007 - Blood, Sweat and Gears Hemophilia Half-Hundred
Participate in this 1/2-hundred cycling event to raise funds for HACA to improve the quality of life for persons with bleeding disorders and their
families.
Time: 8 AM - 50K & 50 miles; 9AM - 25K
Where: Reston, VA YMCA, 12196 Sunset Hills Road
Cost: $35
Check it out: www.hacacares.org
Additional info: 703-352-7641
October 13, 2007 - Children's Health Festival & Monster Mash Mountain Bike Race
Support Trips for Kids Metro DC, a non-profit organization that helps disadvantaged youth in the Metropolitan DC area, by racing in the Monster Mash Mtn. Bike Race & Children's Health Festival. Mountain bike classes for all ages will follow the race.
Time: 8:30 AM - Mtn Bike Races, 10 AM - Festival, 2 PM - 8 and Under Bike Race, 10:15 AM - Kids Fun Run
Where: Wakefield Park, 8100 Braddock Road, Annandale, VA
Cost: $30 adults, $10 youth
Check it out: www.tfkmetrodc.org
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October 21, 2007 - McDonald's ITU Long Course Duathlon World Championships
Travel to Richmond Virginia to participate or watch the 2007 McDonald’s ITU Long Course Duathlon World Championships. This spectacular event offers a 15K run, 76K bike and 7.5K run
Time: 7:30 AM - Age Group start, 9 AM - Elite Men Championship, 9:05 AM Elite Women Championship
Where: Race starts in field bordered by NewMarket Corp and 2nd Street (Transition Area Site), Richmond, VA
Cost: $200
Check it out: www.duathlonworlds.com
Additional info: 804-285-9495 or email info@sportsbackers.org
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| CLIMB |
October 13, 2007 - Introduction to Rock Climbing
This eight hours of climbing instruction is a challenging and safe introduction to the exciting world of technical rock climbing. Classes cater to each persons level of physical fitness. Learn the fundamental skills of basic safety, climbing etiquette, equipment specifications, knot tying, rappelling, belaying, and climbing technique.
Time: 7 - 8:30 PM
Where: Carderock Park, Maryland
Cost: $95
Check it out: www.adventureschool.com
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| YOGA |
October 13, 2007 - Yoga Therapy for the Knees
Yoga can be a powerful system for preventing and healing pain. This workshop is designed for people with chronic knee challenges . It can help
you regain control of your life and jump out of the cycle of "learning to live with it."
Time: 1:30-4:00 PM
Where: Sun & Moon Yoga Studio, 3811 Lee Highway, Arlington, VA
Cost: $35
Check it out: www.sunandmoonstudio.com
October 16, 2007 - Down Dog Yoga - 8-Class Introduction Series
This 8-class series is designed for beginners or students new to Power Vinyasa Yoga that want to learn the basic alignment and form of Baptiste Power Vinyasa Yoga. Demonstration, discussion, personal hands-on adjustments, and guided practice, will provide you with a solid foundation of Baptiste Vinyasa, a challenging and flowing form of yoga that heals, detoxifies and stimulates body and mind.
Time: 7:45 PM
Where: Down Dog Yoga, 1046 Potomac St NW, Washington DC
Cost: $125
Check it out: www.downdogyoga.com
Additional info: 202-965- YOGA (9642) or email info@downdogyoga.com
October 18, 2007 - Introduction to Yoga - 9-week session
This 9-week session of classes includes basic poses, and breathing & relaxation techniques for students who have
had no yoga training or for those who have had some yoga, but want to start anew or ease themselves back into
yoga.
Time: 7:30 - 9 PM
Where: Dream Yoga Studio, 1419 Woodhurst Blvd., McLean, VA
Cost: $153
Check it out: www.dreamyogastudio.com
Additional info: 703-448-YOGA (9642) or email Luann@DreamYogaStudio.com
October 19, 2007 - Restorative Yoga for Reducing Stress
In this soothing class, you will rest in yoga poses that bring about deep relaxation and remind you how it feels to be at ease
- a feeling you can return to using the breathing, visualization, and progressive relaxation techniques taught in class.
Time: 6:30 - 8 PM
Where: Circle Yoga, 3838 Northampton Street NW, Washington DC
Cost: $25 before Oct. 12, $30 after
Check it out: www.van-studios.com
Additional info: 202-686-1104 or email info@circleyoga.com
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| OTHER FUN STUFF |
Tuesday's - National Geographic Free Movie Screenings
Enjoy free screenings of productions from National Geographic and independent filmmakers. In October, enjoy titles such as Masters of the Artic Ice, Peru Sacred Geography, Birthplace of the Winds and The Dangerous Archipelago, and Wild Spaces: Secret Yellowstone.
Time: Noon
Where: Grosvenor Auditorium, National Geographic Society, 1600 M Street NW, Washington DC
Cost: Free
Check it out: www.nationalgeographic.com
Additional info: 202-857-7700
October 9, 2007 - Maryland Outdoor Club Social Hour
Meet the members of the MD Outdoor Club their monthly social hour. Everyone is welcome and their "Social Greeters" make sure you are introduced to other members. It's so simple - arrive anytime, stay as long as you like, no need to RSVP, just show up.
Time: 7 - 10 PM
Where: The Greene Turtle, 8872 McGaw Road, Suite C, Columbia, MD
Cost: Free
Check it out: http://mdoutdoorclub.org
October 10, 2007 - Comfort Lite - Ultra Light Backpacking
Join Hudson Trail Outfitters and the Appalachian Trail Hikers to learn how to shed 10-15 pounds off your load from better planning and better weather forecasting, to much lighter gear that still keeps you warm and comfortable. Outfitters will show you the latest in the lightest gear, packs, shoes, tents, stoves and much more.
Time: 7- 8:30 PM
Where: Hudson Trail Stores - Fairfax, VA; Annapolis, MD; Gaithersburg, MD; Towson, MD
Cost: Free, although seats are limited so be sure to register
Check it out: www.hudsontrail.com
Additional info: 1-800-211-9753 ext. 6 or email HTO_Customer_Service@hudsontrail.com
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More FUN Events - Sponsored in part by Graceful Edge |
October 14, 2007 - Komen Maryland Race for the Cure®
All registrants, including Kids for the Cure registrants, can participate in either the 5 Kilometer (3.1 mile) Run, 5 Kilometer Walk, or the 1 mile
Family fun Walk. All events start on Shawan Road just east of McCormick Rd.
The race honors breast cancer survivors and the memory of loved ones.
Time: 5K Run - 8:00 AM, 5K Walk/1 Mile Family Fun Walk - 8:45 AM
Where: Executive Plaza at the corner of McCormick Rd. & Schilling Circle, Hunt Valley, MD
Cost: $30, $10 - Kids ages 11 and under
Check it out: http://KMD2007RFTC.kintera.org/
Additional info: call Patrick at 410-938-8990 or email pdrabinski@komenmd.org
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